Here’s a classic, ultra-moist Oatmeal Cake—old-fashioned, cozy, and perfect with coffee ☕🍰
Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1¼ cups boiling water
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
Broiled Coconut-Pecan Topping (optional but classic)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- ¾ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Soak the oats
Pour boiling water over oats in a bowl. Let stand 15–20 minutes until softened. - Preheat oven
350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch pan. - Mix batter
Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Stir in soaked oats. - Add dry ingredients
Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Add to batter and mix just until combined. - Bake
Pour into pan and bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. - Add topping (optional)
Mix topping ingredients.
Spread over hot cake.
Broil 1–2 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden (watch closely!). - Cool & serve
Let cool slightly before slicing.
Tips & Variations
- Add ½ cup raisins or chopped dates
- Swap cinnamon for pumpkin spice
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream
- Make it dairy-free with oil + plant milk
If you want, I can:
- Turn it into a bundt cake or loaf
- Make a healthier version
- Add a maple glaze or cream cheese frosting 🍁
